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Doctor of Science (Dr.Sc.)

Candidates in the Science and Technology study area qualify for the POSTDOCTORAL Doctor of Science degree of Universidad Azteca.

This jure dignitatis degree is one awarded to someone who has demonstrated eminence and scholarship by being appointed to a particular office, or achievement in a particular professional field. This typically involves the submission of a portfolio of peer-refereed research, usually undertaken over a number of years, which has made a substantial contribution to the academic field in question.

TYPE AND WORKLOAD OF PROGRAMME

TYPE: Universidad Azteca internal award, university own programme acc. Art. 59 General Law of Education.

LEVEL: Third cycle, level 8 MMC university own award. Post-doctoral studies.

WORKLOAD: 120 ECTS

AWARDING UNIVERSITY AND TARGET GROUP

AWARDING UNIVERSITY: Universidad Azteca, Chalco, Mexico.

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT IN EUROPE: Universidad Azteca European Programmes.

TARGET GROUP: Doctoral graduates interested in post-doctoral study in one of the disciplines offered by Universidad Azteca pursuing the completion of the doctoral programme by thesis / doctorate examination.

SPECIALISATION: Universidad Azteca studies at level 8 MMC (EQF)

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DISCIPLINES: Disciplines offered by Universidad Azteca in Science and Technology areas.

STUDY LANGUAGE: English, German, Spanish

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT: Doctor or equivalent degree and postgraduate coursework or qualifications for credit transfer to the programme or research experience.

Modality and Course Team

MODALITY: e-learning and distance education modality.

COURSE TEAM: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Berchtold, Prof. Dr. Friedrich Luhan, Prof. Dr. Ricardo Saavedra Hidalgo, Prof. Dr. Felipe Fernández Rivadulla, Prof. Dr. Endler.

Study Plan

Transfer credits – Elective courses Test mode ECTS
Transfer from MPhil doctoral programme/ level 8 EQF Credits Transfer 60
Mandatory Science Module Test mode ECTS
Research Project / Post doctoral research & development Presentation 18
Thesis / Rigorosum Examination Test mode ECTS
Thesis or examination in the discipline specialisation Thesis presentation and defense or examination 42
WORKLOAD Test mode ECTS
ECTS Defence / Rigorosum 120

Qualification: Level 8 of Mexican Qualifications Framework MMC

Mexican Qualifications Framework

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Language

NOTE

Thesis-based programs are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Arabic. It is important to be aware that the site has undergone electronic translation primarily from English, occasionally from German or Spanish into English, and subsequently into other languages. Consequently, it is imperative to acknowledge that the non-English content may lack precision, and some information could be inaccurate. The translation serves promotional purposes, and complete reliance on it is not advisable.

Please note that the thesis writing is feasible in any of the aforementioned languages. However, all official documents and communications are exclusively handled in English. Should your proficiency in English be insufficient, you may, at your own discretion, seek assistance from a third party to facilitate communication with the institute.